47 citations
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August 2016 in “American Journal Of Pathology” This study reports that in systemic sclerosis, CD34+ dermal fibroblasts transition to CD34−, podoplanin+, and CD90+ fibroblasts across the dermis, suggesting a role in unchecked fibrosis.
38 citations
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July 2020 in “EMBO journal” In this study, researchers found that SIRT7 activates quiescent hair follicle stem cells to promote hair growth in mice by triggering the telogen-to-anagen cycle transition, with potential implications for age-related hair loss.
37 citations
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January 2022 in “Frontiers in Genetics” This study found that dermal sheath stem cell characteristics are lost with aging in humans, affecting skin rejuvenation and structure, and identified specific proteins like Activin A influencing keratinocyte and fibroblast activity.
14 citations
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July 2022 in “Nutrients” This review discusses new research on the role of retinoids in skin and hair health and reports no clinical results.
9 citations
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July 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review highlights the therapeutic potential of plant-derived exosomes, noting their larger size compared to animal-derived exosomes and usefulness in targeted drug delivery and inter-kingdom communication. It summarizes existing research on their biogenesis, characterization, and engineering for drug delivery, indicating significant opportunities for biotechnological advancements.
7 citations
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January 2020 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that the combination of epidermal growth factor and Jagged1 significantly stimulated hair growth in mice with androgen-suppressed conditions, suggesting potential therapeutic implications for androgenetic alopecia.
April 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” This review discusses the potential of P. polyphylla saponins to treat acne through antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and antioxidant effects, noting that acne's complex pathogenesis makes this line of research promising for future studies.
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January 2001 in “Cell” This study demonstrated that multipotent stem cells in adult mice whisker follicles migrate to produce whisker growth, and that this process requires precise control of stem cell trafficking.
87 citations
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February 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Stem cells in developing hair follicles move to specific areas as they mature.
40 citations
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April 1999 in “Journal of Histochemistry & Cytochemistry” In this study, the researchers identified the specific subcellular localization of the protein S100A3 in the endocuticle and cortex of human hair shafts.
15 citations
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November 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” This review discusses how recent advancements in computational and lab-based methods have enhanced peptide drug discovery, noting the efficiency and cost benefits over traditional approaches and the potential for targeting difficult protein interactions, including protein degradation using proteolysis-targeting chimeras.
15 citations
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July 2020 in “Applied Sciences” This study found that a single injection of Platelet Rich Stroma improved knee function and reduced pain and stiffness in patients with knee osteoarthritis over twelve months.
14 citations
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February 2024 in “Biomolecules” This review explores the role of transient receptor potential vanilloid channels in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis but reports no new clinical results.
12 citations
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September 2022 in “Foods” This review discusses the potential role of nutraceuticals in preventing and treating COVID-19 and post-COVID syndrome, but reports no new clinical findings; the authors highlight the need for further research.
8 citations
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January 2022 in “BMC Biology” This study found that the gene SRD5A1, associated with methylation changes due to early-life environment, may play a role in altering reproductive phenotypes in women by delaying pubertal onset and decreasing ovarian reserve.
8 citations
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Trichology” Silymarin improves hair follicle health better than vitamin C by boosting cell growth and reducing oxidative stress.
8 citations
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August 2018 in “BMJ Case Reports” This case report describes a patient who experienced rapid hair depigmentation after starting pazopanib for metastatic renal cell carcinoma, which may suggest therapy success despite being distressing.
7 citations
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November 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” This review discusses how polymer- and lipid-based nanostructures can enhance wound healing by addressing issues like microbial contamination and inflammation, though it reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of Biotechnology and Biomedicine” This review discusses the connections between atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata, emphasizing shared mechanisms and potential overlapping treatments, but it does not report new clinical findings.
5 citations
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October 2021 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” This case report identifies a novel maternally inherited MBTPS2 variant associated with an expanded phenotypic spectrum of BRESHECK syndrome, including cytopenias, bone marrow fibrosis, and chronic diarrhea.
2 citations
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July 2025 in “Forensic Sciences” This review concludes that anabolic–androgenic steroid abuse may lead to significant neurotoxicity, affecting brain structure, neurotransmitter systems, and increasing the risk of mood disorders and cognitive deficits.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “Plants” This study reported that rice bran oil from the Thai rice variety BB4CMU showed potential in promoting melanin production and inhibiting steroid 5α-reductase, suggesting a natural option for hair revitalization.
1 citations
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May 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This review discusses the repurposing of natural products for COVID-19 treatment but reports no new clinical findings, highlighting ongoing research to target host and viral mechanisms.
March 2026 in “Applied Sciences” In this scoping review, researchers observed that while AI-assisted trichoscopy holds promise for standardized assessments of hair and scalp disorders, its clinical translation is limited by small proprietary datasets, inconsistent validation protocols, and a scarcity of real-world clinical studies.
August 2025 in “BMJ Open” In this randomized controlled trial, researchers are assessing the efficacy and safety of acupoint catgut embedding combined with topical 5% minoxidil in treating androgenetic alopecia among 70 men, with primary outcomes focusing on changes in hair count after 24 weeks of treatment.
June 2025 in “Journal of Cluster Science” This review explores the potential of metal nanoparticles as innovative treatments for alopecia, highlighting their effectiveness in promoting hair regrowth, enhancing drug delivery, and modulating gene expression while also assessing the related experimental methodologies and regulatory considerations.
October 2023 in “Cell & bioscience” This study identified a primitive coarse wool characteristic in Merino sheep that enhances environmental adaptability and fine wool yield without reducing quality, suggesting that epigenetic mechanisms, particularly involving the imprinted Gtl2-miRNAs locus, regulate this advantageous trait.
39 citations
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June 2023 in “Advanced Materials” This review discusses the unique advantages and challenges of microneedle arrays for vaccine and immunotherapy delivery but reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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October 2021 in “Brain Sciences” This study reported that dutasteride, identified through a drug repurposing strategy, showed the potential to reduce neuroinflammation and cognitive impairment in LPS-stimulated models.
4 citations
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November 2021 in “Biomedicines” This review discusses the challenges in diagnosing primary cicatricial alopecias and explores how improved communication and digital pathology could enhance diagnosis, but it reports no new clinical results.